Quality Engineer

Org Marketing Statement At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient, and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

The Quality Engineer 2 is responsible for implementing the Quality Management System to ensure delivered product is consistent with Parker’s engineering drawings, specifications, customer requirements and government and/or aviation regulations. The Quality Engineer 2 will provide Quality Engineering support for all Quality aspects of product realization including design controls, inspection plans, assembly process controls, test and delivery. Work collaboratively with functions of the organization.

• Execute the development, implementation, and the continued improvement of the Quality Management System for the assigned product lines.
• Work with internal team members, outside suppliers and customers, and participate in and lead cross‑functional teams.
• Evaluate and disposition non‑conforming material and customer returns in a timely manner; work with supplier quality to put in place inspection plans for receiving inspection and suppliers, ensuring customer requirements are flown‑down to suppliers.
• Effectively communicate oral and written information to team members, suppliers and customers.
• Create compliance matrices for customer specifications, quality requirements, and contractual documents.
• Author and tailor quality assurance plans.
• Lead and support customer, internal and third‑party audits as required.
• Collect data, establish facts, define problems, and perform problem‑solving activities for issues identified within production processes.
• Perform root‑cause investigations and identify corrective actions to reduce customer escapes, resolve customer complaints and reduce internal rejections.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Design Engineering to plan, review and implement product testing.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to solve fabrication problems as they arise.
• Utilize lean manufacturing, error‑proofing, and continuous‑improvement initiatives to support operations by assisting in the development of robust processes that assure quality products and services.
• Participate in the generation of PFMEAs and generate control plans.
• Complete gauge studies, evaluate process capability and implement process control plans.
• May work in laboratory settings running tests and duplicating real‑world conditions, using tools such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, volt meters, ammeters, ohmmeters, and electronic inspection equipment to aid in quality inspections and assessments.
• Perform internal Quality System Audits as required.

• Education:
  
  Must have a 4‑year Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience:
  
  3+ years as a Manufacturing Quality Engineer or a related position.
• Certification: ASQ Quality Engineer certification is desirable.
• Experience maintaining an AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Familiarity with technical procedures, specifications, standards, and other engineering and manufacturing‑related documents.
• Ability to solve simple problems, assess and implement continuous‑improvement techniques for Quality and Manufacturing functions using Six Sigma methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency with standard business applications and specialized data analysis tools.
• Experience in the Military Aerospace Industry required and knowledge of IPC and J‑STD specifications.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers and the general public.

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws,…